List Of Wetlands In Kenya
Wetlands, or simply a wetland, is a distinct ecosystem that is flooded or saturated by water, either permanently or seasonally. Flooding results in oxygen-free processes prevailing, especially in the soils.
In this article Keweb.co tries to answer the question by publishing the full list of Wetlands in Kenya
Below is the complete List of the Wetlands In Kenya
Nyando Wetland
Yala Swamp
Bunyala Wetland
River Mara Swamp
Mosirori Wetland
Osodo Swamp
Ngegu Wetland
Kuja Delta Wetland.
How many wetlands are there in Kenya?
All of the five locations in the country that have been designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites) are lakes (Nakuru, Naivasha, Bogoria, Baringo, and Elementaita) all part of the Great Rift Valley system, and lacustrine wetlands by nature.
Which is the largest swamp in Kenya?
Yala Swamp is one of Kenya’s important ecosystems. The wetland lies on the northeastern shore of Lake Victoria, cutting across Siaya and Busia counties. The swamp is Kenya’s largest freshwater wetland, and an internationally recognized Key Biodiversity Area (KBA).
Which lakes are swampy in Kenya?
The two largest swamps on the Kenyan side of the lake basin are the Yala and the Nyando swamps. Yala Swamp (Figure 1) lies partly in Siaya District in Nyanza Province. The swamp is bounded by Hwiro and Nzoia Rivers to the north and Yala Rivers to the south.